New South Wales

A fine specimen of hoop pine grows in the grassy area in the Southern NSW beds, and two native cypress pines are planted at the back.

In this section are planted a wide variety of plant species from many different habitats, most growing naturally from Newcastle northwards on the coast and along the Great Dividing Range.

Look for members of the citrus family - soft boronia found only in the Glenreagh/Coramba area, and thin-leaved boronia. Ground covers and flowers such as flannel flowers and everlastings form a colourful mat in the raised beds. Northwards, closer to the Queensland section find midgenberry, Kunzeas, feather wattles, satinwoods and teatrees.

Close to the main track you will see the Geebungs, whose tiny exquisite flower is the Garden emblem.

This is an excellent area to explore and learn about the flora that so fascinated the early explorers, especially Joseph Banks.